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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Mercury Marauder AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Mercury Marauder cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc & Parking Brakes -> Troubleshooting -> Brake Roughness
Vehicle: 2003 Mercury Marauder 4.6 V8 GAS

Brake Roughness

If roughness or vibration is encountered during highway operation or if pedal pumping is experienced at low speeds, the disc may have excessive thickness variation. Measure the disc at 12 points with a micrometer at a radius approximately one inch from the edge of the disc. If thickness measurements vary by more than .0005 inch, replace the rotor.

Excessive later...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Mercury Marauder AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Mercury Marauder cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Marauder & Town Car -> Precautions -> Hydraulic Brake Fluid Color
Vehicle: 2003 Mercury Marauder 4.6 V8 GAS

Hydraulic Brake Fluid Color

Hydraulic brake fluid must conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 116. Under this standard, brake fluids are visually different from other automotive fluids such as transmission, power steering and engine.

Fluid color in a normal brake system may vary from its original color for many reasons. A brake master cylinder may show significantly different shades fluid color between the two brake master cylinder reservoirs. Color may also appear to vary between cast steel and die cast aluminum reservoirs. Some reasons for discolorati...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Mercury Marauder AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Mercury Marauder cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Description -> Dual Piston Calipers -> Single Piston Calipers
Vehicle: 2003 Mercury Marauder 4.6 V8 GAS

Single Piston Calipers

The caliper assembly consists of a pin sliding caliper housing, inner and outer shoe and lining assemblies and a single piston, Figs. and . The caliper slides on two pins which also act as attaching bolts between caliper and the combination anchor plate and spindle. The outer brake shoe and lining assembly is longer than the inner brake shoe and lining assembly. Inner and outer shoe and lining assemblies are attached to the caliper by spring clips riveted to the shoe surfaces. The inner shoe is attached to the caliper by installing the spring clip to the insid...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Mercury Marauder AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Mercury Marauder cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Description -> Brake Distribution Valve & Switch -> Brake Warning Light Systems -> Combination Valve -> Description -> Failure Warning Switch -> Metering Valve -> Proportioner Or Pressure Control Valve -> Proportioning Valve & Switch -> Testing -> Testing Warning Light Systems
Vehicle: 2003 Mercury Marauder 4.6 V8 GAS

This system operates on the same principles as conventional front and rear split systems using primary and secondary master cylinders moving simultaneously to exert hydraulic pressure on their respective systems, Fig. .

The hydraulic brake lines on this system, however, have been diagonally split front to rear (left front to right rear and right front to left rear) in place of separate lines to the front and rear wheels.

In the event of a system failure this would cause the remaining good system to do all the braking on one front wheel and the opposite rear wheel, thus maintaining 50%...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Mercury Marauder AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Mercury Marauder cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Marauder & Town Car -> System Service -> 1999 -> 2000-03 -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Replacement -> Front Speed Indicator Ring -> Front Wheel Sensor -> Hydraulic Control Unit -> Installation -> Rear Speed Indicator Ring -> Rear Wheel Sensor -> Removal -> Stop Lamp Switch
Vehicle: 2003 Mercury Marauder 4.6 V8 GAS

Brake System Bleed

Refer to "Hydraulic Brake Systems" for bleed procedure.

Component Replacement

Hydraulic Control Unit
1999
  • Disconnect connector attaching anti-lock brake module to wire harness.
  • Remove tubes from inlet ports of pump motor and tubes from outlet ports of brake pressure control valve block. Plug each port to prevent brake fluid from spilling on paint and wiring.
  • Remove HCU to mounting bracket retaining nuts, then tip rear of HCU up and pull rearward to slide forward mounting pins out of the retaining grommets.
  • Remove HCU from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Mercury Marauder AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Mercury Marauder cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Rotor Replacement -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2003 Mercury Marauder 4.6 V8 GAS

If caliper does not require servicing, do not disconnect brake hose or remove caliper from vehicle. Position caliper aside with wire or tie straps to avoid damaging caliper or hose.

If excessive force must be used to remove the rotor, then it should be inspected for lateral runout before installation.

Removal

  • On models equipped with air suspension, turn service switch Off.
  • On all models, raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly. Use care to avoid damage or interference with caliper bleeder screw fitting and brake rotor shield.
  • Remove caliper anchor bracket bol...

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